IN HB 1402
died on adjournmentRestrictions on location of tobacco and vaping shops.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
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Quick answers
Did IN HB 1402 pass?
No. IN HB 1402 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-08): First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
What is IN HB 1402 about?
Amends a provision to prohibit the operation of a tobacco and vaping business within 3,520 feet of certain school buildings. (Current law requires 1,000 feet.)
Who sponsors IN HB 1402?
Wendy Dant Chesser is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1402, joined by 2 cosponsors.
Description
Amends a provision to prohibit the operation of a tobacco and vaping business within 3,520 feet of certain school buildings. (Current law requires 1,000 feet.)
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-08 — First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Wendy Dant Chesserauthor
- Kyle Millercoauthor
- Edward Clerecoauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-08
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
reading-1,referral-committee
2026-01-08
Authored by Representative Dant Chesser
2026-01-08
Coauthored by Representatives Clere, Miller K
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